Overview
Rotterdam T SD 2 STP and On Sites serves about 7,300 people in the Town of Rotterdam, New York. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, ultimately draining to the Mohawk River.
Rotterdam T SD 2 STP and On Sites is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Rotterdam, Schenectady County, New York. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,300 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under US regulatory frameworks. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Mohawk River, a major tributary of the Hudson River. The Hudson River estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mohawk River watershed, which flows eastward to join the Hudson River near Albany. The Hudson River estuary is a critical habitat for striped bass, American shad, and other migratory fish, and supports a variety of aquatic ecosystems. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the Hudson River and its downstream influence on the Atlantic coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 40 West Campbell Road in the Town of Rotterdam, Schenectady County, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,300 residents in the Town of Rotterdam and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which flows into the Mohawk River, a tributary of the Hudson River.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Plants of this scale in New York typically provide secondary treatment, and may include disinfection and nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
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